Appointment checklist
A parent-friendly checklist for documents and questions to prepare before a visit.
Parent information
Information for parents and caregivers
Practical information for parents and caregivers preparing for paediatric neurology assessment.
What to expect
Understand the appointment process and how the practice may review your child's history.
Preparing for your visit
Gather reports, medication lists, school information and videos of events if available.
Frequently asked questions
Read common questions about referrals, forms, emergencies and appointment preparation.
Family-centred care
Clear communication for children, parents and caregivers
Paediatric neurology visits often bring together observations from home, school, therapists and other doctors. Families are encouraged to share practical details that help build a full picture of the child's symptoms and development.
The practice focuses on careful listening, age-appropriate assessment and useful next steps for the people caring for the child day to day.
When a child may be referred
A child may be referred for seizures, headaches, developmental delay, learning concerns, movement differences, weakness, tone concerns, sleep-related neurological symptoms or follow-up after a serious medical event.
Parent observations are important. Notes about timing, triggers, symptoms, recovery, school impact and medication can help the consultation.
When is it urgent?
General urgency guidance
This tool is not diagnostic. Select any option that sounds relevant to see the safest next administrative step.
Select an option above. Urgent symptoms should always be handled through emergency care, not website forms.
Resources
Helpful parent resources
These resources are static website pages for now. Use the print button if a paper copy is helpful; no PDF files are generated.
Doctor referral checklist
A guide to clinical summaries, referral letters, and supporting reports for doctors.
Seizure episode notes template
A safe note-taking prompt for timing, recovery, context, and witness observations.
Headache diary template
A simple way to track dates, timing, associated symptoms, school impact, and triggers.
What to bring to the first visit
A concise reminder for reports, medication lists, school notes, and therapy information.
Ready to request an appointment?
Use the appointment request form for administrative details, and read the blog for parent-friendly educational updates.